Dale City, Virginia vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 44.3% more expensive than Dale City, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $108,212 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Dale City, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Dale City, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Seattle
than in Dale City, Virginia
Dale City, VA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Dale City, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher